Chapter 33: Chapter 33

LAUREN……

After breakfast, Rhys asked me to meet him in his room. So I went to meet him. I knocked on the door before entering. When I got into his room I found him reading some files.

"What's the matter, Rhys? Is everything alright? What do you want to talk to me about?" I asked him and I heard him let out a heavy sigh and spin to face me and took some steps until he was inches away from me.

I didn't know why he was standing so close to me now. What was going on in his mind? But it was making me nervous. The fact he was standing so close to me means he was about to take any action. But I was not ready for that. I know we have spent a night together. But at that time I was not in my right senses. And I haven't made up my mind to give him a chance yet. I'm still confused.

He took my hand in his and looked directly into my eyes. I felt a big lump in my throat and my lips began to go dry.

I gulped and licked my lips to moisten them. For a small moment, his eyes darted to my lips but averted the next moment back into my eyes.

"I wanted to talk to you about our relationship. You didn't clear it before we spent the night together. I was so jealous that I almost forced you, and I felt encouraged when you didn't stop me. How am I supposed to take this for? As a one-night stand between two adults or should I take this as the start of our relationship?"

I felt myself writhe with anticipation under his piercing gaze.

"I'm still not sure, Rhys. Can you give me some time to consider?" I asked, plastering an innocent look on my face.

His hand made its way to my face and cupped one side. His four fingers have been resting on my neck through my hair and his thumb brushed with my cheek back and forth.

"One month. Just give me one month if in one month you ever feel that I don't treat you well and can't be an ideal life partner. Then you are free to leave me." He said in a soft tone that went straight from my ear to the heart.

He was staring at me hopefully and I didn't want to break his heart. I moved my face to the right side to remove his hand from my face. He got my point and took his hand back. He took two steps back until his feet met the bed behind him.

I didn't realize how heavily was breathing until I saw his gaze on my chest but he averted his gaze the next moment. I inhaled a shaky breath while closing my eyes.

I never thought he would have this much effect on me.

I watched him walk to the bedside table. He grabbed the jug and poured a glass of water. Then turned around making his way in my direction.

"Have some water. I think you need it." I noticed a glimpse of mischievousness in his eyes.

Flashing a small smile at him I took the glass from him and gulped it in one go. I needed this. I walked to the bedside table and put it back in its rightful place.

I watched him walk to the balcony of his room. It's quite a big one, at least compared to mine. He looked at his shoulder signifying me to follow him.

So I followed him to the balcony. A cold breeze touched my skin, making me shiver. My hands automatically went around my arms and started to rub.

He noticed my discomfort and made his way in my direction. He stopped right in front of me. Arching my brows together I watched him with a perplexed look.

I saw him take off his jacket and then he put it on me, making me astounded with amazement.

"Why are you wearing so little? You should wear more warm clothes. You can't catch a cold in this condition. You should know about this at least. You have given birth to a child." He scolded me but I didn't mind it. As he was scolding me for my betterment.

"I had no one to tell me what I should do and what I should not do in my first pregnancy. I was eighteen at the time when I had Alex. And I didn't have much money to provide me with some warm clothes. It was such a hard time I had gone through at that time. But when Alex was born my all pain and sadness went away seeing him. When he first held my finger in his fist I felt like my whole world was him. It was such a blissful moment that I can't describe it in exact words."

A smile came into my lips reliving that happy moment. I think it was the best moment of my life. I was never happy like that ever. Alex is the best thing that the Goddess has gifted me. I'm grateful that she has blessed me with such a beautiful gift.

"I won't say that I'm feeling sorry for you. Because I'm feeling proud of you. You have handled everything so bravely at such a young age. I know how hard it was for you still, you didn't give up and fight with the situation. I'm feeling blessed to have you in my life."

I found myself with a lack of words. I could not think of any suitable words to reply to him so I stayed mum.

"Have a seat." He pointed at the chairs and I grabbed one for myself. And he also sat across mine.

"Umm, so what's your story, Ren." His question caught me off guard.

"Whoa! What's the look for?"

I realized I must be frowning when he said this.

I looked away and stared at the sky where clouds were floating in the sky like cottons. And the bright clear blue sky was looking so beautiful. Some birds were flying in the sky searching for food, some to enjoy the weather.

"My story is about my private life and I don't like to talk about it. I'm sorry." I forced a small smile at him and he gave me a sad look.

"Do I have the authority to ask about your family? Why did they never try to contact you?" Lifting his brows he asked me. I stared at him to identify the purpose behind his question.

I give him a small smile and speak meekly.

"I also didn't have any contact with them after leaving my pack. I wanted to live freely. I didn't want to cause any problems for them."

I noticed a glimpse of sadness in his eyes. So he was feeling pity for me for not having a family. You don't have to.

"Umm, as you say you are giving me one month to decide whether I want to be with you or not. Hence, I have a condition." I pressed my lips into a thin line.

"Go ahead." He gestured to me to continue.

"Umm…." I again felt my lips getting dry so I moisturise them by licking.

"You can't come close to me in this duration. You know what I mean." I stared at him and waited to listen to his response.

He reached out and grabbed the arms of my chair. In one swift movement, he dragged my chair closer to him until it bumped his chair.

My whole body stiffened and my blood became cold. His closeness was making me dizzy.

I could feel his warm breath touching my skin. His face was mere inches from mine.

"How about this closeness? Is this fine for you?" There was something in his voice that traveled through to my toes.

My heartbeat began to drum harder and louder as if I was suffering from heart attack symptoms.

I placed my first finger on his chest and put some pressure to push him away from me.

But he did not budge a little.

Instead of going away, he caught my finger and came so close to me that our noses were touching now.

I bit my lips nervously. Fear crawled over my body, prickling my skin, and my stomach flipped. My heart was hammering in my chest and I felt my muscles stiffen.

"Rhys." I heard someone's voice and he immediately let go of me. I took a relieved breath. Thanks to that person who just broke in.

I snapped my head and located Jaxon standing near the door. Suddenly his facial expression changes. I notice a glint of rage in his eyes. His eyes ping-ponged on Rhys and me. I saw him clench his jaw so tightly and then put his attention on Rhys.

"Come outside, I need to talk something with you." Saying that Jaxon slammed the door so loudly that I flinched.

He spun and looked at me. "I've got some important things to handle. You stay here. I'll be back soon." I nodded at him with a small smile.

Suddenly he came closer to me and stopped inches from mine. Then his hand reached out to my face and cupped my face in both of his palms. Don't know why but his touch made me shut my eyes.

What is it that has gotten into him? Why has he been so romantic? Is he like this always or is today something special?

Our faces were inches apart and his spicy cologne assaulted my nostrils. His warm breath was touching my face sending chills to my whole body.

Is he going to kiss me? Didn't I tell him a while ago that he can not come close to me? Then what is this?

I felt butterflies in my stomach, then suddenly I felt something soft and warm touch my forehead.

And the next moment it vanished. My eyes flickered open and my eyes met with his eyes.

His eye color has changed, not the previous one. That means it's his wolf. I haven't met his wolf yet. But the next moment it changes back.

His palms were still resting on the side of my face. And he was staring into my eyes but it felt like he was boring into my heart with his eyes.

"Don't lick or bite your lips. It turns me on." He whispered looking into my eyes, making my eyes go wide. And I felt heat rush down my cheeks.

I heard him laughing, throwing his head back. Then he marched toward the door and went out.

I fall flat on the bed pondering about my life. What trouble did I put myself into? On one side that obsessed Jaxon. And on the other side is Romeo Rhys. And Jace and James too. Though I hadn't interacted with them much after coming back from home. But who knows when they will also approach me.

Oh, Goddess!

Where am I stuck?